Fortescue brings EV powertrain and battery production to Oxfordshire
Fortescue is ‘significantly’ expanding its battery and electric powertrain and battery production operations in the UK via an additional facility in Oxfordshire that will create more than 120 jobs. The expansion is part of Fortescue’s aim to grow its British presence through the recent integration of British manufacturers WAE (formerly Williams Advanced Engineering). “With Fortescue’s […]
IKEA commits £4.5m to EV fleet charging as part of Net Zero drive
IKEA UK has made a £4.5million investment in a nationwide electric charging infrastructure, which will provide charging points for electric delivery vehicles across the country to enable more emissions-free deliveries. The new infrastructure will source energy entirely through renewable sources. The retailer aims to reach 100% zero emissions deliveries to customers by 2025. By summer […]
Battery thermal management needs highlighted by EV research
Frost & Sullivan research has revealed battery capacity has increased by more than 50kWh across all plug-in hybrid/battery electric vehicles (PHEVs/BEVs), while 150+kW batteries now come with fast-charging capabilities. These advances in battery technologies are creating a parallel need for a battery thermal management system (BTMS) to ensure higher mile range, longer life, and superior […]
EV Charging Management Platform Driivz secures $12m
Driivz has secured $12 million investment from a funding round with participants including Inven Capital, Centrica and Ombu Group. The three funds will join the board of directors of the company alongside Tsahi Merkur, the company’s founder and seed investor. Inven says Israel-based Driivz was selected following a ‘comprehensive due diligence process for its leadership and […]